1.
nameplate; data plate; identification plate
A metal or other durable plate attached to machinery, equipment, or buildings that displays identifying information such as the manufacturer, model number, serial number, or specifications.
機械の銘板を確認してください。
Please check the nameplate on the machine.
銘板に製造年月日が記載されている。
The date of manufacture is listed on the nameplate.
古い建物の入口に真鍮の銘板が取り付けられていた。
A brass nameplate was mounted at the entrance of the old building.
USAGE:
Used in manufacturing, engineering, and building contexts. The 銘板 provides essential identification and specification data for equipment.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 銘板を確認する (to check the nameplate)
- 銘板に記載されている (listed on the nameplate)
- 銘板を取り付ける (to attach a nameplate)
RELATED WORDS:
- 表札: house nameplate (at a residence)
- 名札: name tag (worn by a person)